July & August: please call the number following each description to verify dates and times, as events are subject to change.JULY 1 Port Gibson Blues and Cruise Thru History Motorcycle enthusiasts will enjoy a full weekend of entertainment and competition including live music, a fireworks fireworks: see pyrotechnics. fireworks Explosives or combustibles used for display. Of ancient Chinese origin, fireworks evidently developed out of military rockets and explosive missiles and accompanied the spread of military explosives westward to display, a bike show, and games at this 4th annual event at the Claiborne County Claiborne County is the name of more than one county in the United States:
JULY 1-4 Gulf port Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo The official state fishing rodeo at the Rice Pavilion, located at the intersection of Highways 90 and 49, offers freshwater, saltwater, and river water categories. Call 228/863-2713. JULY 2-3 Vicksburg Civil War Living History and Battle Skirmishes Confederate and Union soldier re-enactors will camp on the grounds of historic McRaven Tour Home, 1445 Harrison St. Events include period demonstrations in textiles, cooking, fashions, music, and skirmishes. Call 601/636-1663. JULY 3 Vicksburg Uncle Sam Uncle Sam, name used to designate the U.S. government. The term arose in the War of 1812 and seems at first to have been used derisively by those opposed to the war. Possibly it was an expansion of the letters "U.S. Comedy Jam Three national headlining comedians will join tortes to tickle your patriotic funny bone at the Vicksburg Convention Center, 1600 Mulberry St. The show is suitable for all audiences. Call 601/630-2929 or see www.vccmeet.com. JULY 4 Greenville Greenville Celebrates America 2006 Enjoy a patriotic outdoor concert at Schelben Park with national entertainment along the banks of the Mississippi River Mississippi River River, central U.S. It rises at Lake Itasca in Minnesota and flows south, meeting its major tributaries, the Missouri and the Ohio rivers, about halfway along its journey to the Gulf of Mexico. . The day ends with one of the largest fireworks displays south of St. Louis. Call 662/378-3141 or see www.greenvilleareachamber.com. JULY 4 Jacinto 4th of July Festival This event at the Historic Jacinto Courthouse is an old-fashioned patriotic celebration featuring political speaking, arts and crafts arts and crafts, term for that general field of applied design in which hand fabrication is dominant. The term was coined in England in the late 19th cent. as a label for the then-current movement directed toward the revivifying of the decorative arts. , Choctaw Indians, Confederate soldiers, music, and food. Call 662/286-8662 or see www.corinth.net. JULY 4 Ridgeland Fireworks Over the Harbor This event at the Ross Barnett Reservoir's Harbor Walk's development features musical performances by Country Sounds, the Kracker Jacks, and Simply Human, as well as food, children's activities, and fireworks over the water. Call 601/853-2011 or see www.visitridgeland.org. JULY 4 Vicksburg 4th of July Celebration The festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. at the waterfront begin with the Star Spangled span·gle n. 1. A small, often circular piece of sparkling metal or plastic sewn especially on garments for decoration. 2. A small sparkling object, drop, or spot: spangles of sunlight. Spectacular pops concert, followed by a Levee levee (lĕv`ē) [Fr.,=raised], embankment built along a river to prevent flooding by high water. Levees are the oldest and the most extensively used method of flood control. Street fireworks extravaganza over the Mississippi River. Call 601/630-2929 or see www.visitvicksburg.com. JULY 6-8 Corinth Slugburger Festival This event at the Corinth depot and historic courthouse square Courthouse Square is a backlot located at Universal Studios. The set is composed of several facades that form an archetypal American town square with a courthouse as its centerpiece. features entertainment, rides, and great food in the ultimate tribute to the slugburger, a local culinary delight. Call 662/287-1550 or see www.corinth.ms. JULY 6-AUGUST 31 Olive Branch olive branch symbol of peace and serenity. [Gk. and Rom. Myth.: Brewer Handbook; O.T.: Genesis, 8:11] See : Peace Hootenannies in Old Towne Bring your lawn chairs to Pigeon Roost Plaza and enjoy a concert in the shadows of the old buildings at twilight each Thursday night at 7 p.m. Call 901/517-2396 or see www.olivebrancholdtowne.com. JULY 7-8 Bruce Sawmill sawmill, installation or facility in which cut logs are sawed into standard-sized boards and timbers. The saws used in such an installation are generally of three types: the circular saw, which consists of a disk with teeth around its edge; the band saw, which Festival This event-packed weekend will feature a catfish supper, gospel and rock music, children's games, a golf tournament, motorcycle and antique car An antique car is generally defined as a car over 25 years of age, this being the definition used by the Antique Automobile Club of America and many other organizations worldwide. However, the legal definition for the purpose of antique vehicle registration varies widely. displays, and arts and crafts booths. Call 662/983-2222. JULY 7-29 Vicksburg "Gold in the Hills" Cheer the hero and boo the villain in the world's longest running melodrama at Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa St. Call 601/636-0471 or see www.e-vtg.com. JULY 12 Biloxi Pottery in the Park Celebrate George Ohr's 149th birthday bash at the Biloxi Town Green with food, music, and activities for children and families. Call 228/374-5547. JULY 12-15 Choctaw Choctaw Indian Fair For centuries the Mississippi Choctaws have gathered at the ripening of the first corn. This gathering was called "The New Corn Ceremony" or "Green Corn Festival." The present day Choctaw Indian Fair has roots in this ancient celebration. Enjoy four fun-filled days of Choctaw culture and spirit including tribal arts, crafts, dances, and world championship stickball, plus rides, contests, and country and rock entertainers, all at the Choctaw Reservation off Highway 16. Call 601/650-7450 or see www.choctawindianfair.com. JULY 16 Ocean Springs "Breaking the Mold" Patricia Holly Anderson of Shearwater Pottery Shearwater Pottery is a small family-owned pottery in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, founded in 1928 by Peter Anderson (1901-1984), with the support of his parents, George Walter Anderson and Annette McConnell Anderson. will demonstrate the techniques of pouring one of Shearwater's well-known molds at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art The Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA) is one of a few museums in the United States to exhibit work of a single artist. The museum, along with Walter Inglis Anderson's (1903 - 1965) work, also is home to the work of Peter Anderson (1901 - 1984) and James McConnell Anderson (1907 , 510 Washington Ave. Call 228/872-3164 or see www.walterandersonmuseum.org. JULY 17 Vicksburg Miss Mississippi :For the state pageant affiliated with Miss USA, see Miss Mississippi USA Miss Mississippi is a scholarship pageant and a preliminary of Miss America. The contest began in 1934, has been held in Vicksburg since 1958, and provides more money than any other Parade This year's Miss Mississippi contestants will parade down Washington Street The following streets in the United States are called Washington Street:
JULY 20 Ocean Springs Shearwater shearwater, common name for members of the family Procellariidae, gull-like sea birds related to the petrel and the albatross and including the fulmar. Shearwaters are found on unfrozen saltwaters all over the world, with 35 species in North America. Sundae Social The Walter Anderson Museum of Art's Cafe Nights summer series will feature a book signing and pottery talk with Dod Stewart, author of Shearwater Pottery. While you're there, build your own sundae with endless toppings. Call 228/872-3164 or see www.walterandersonmuseum.org. JULY 21-22 Corinth Magnolia Classic Walking Horse Show This walking horse show, held at the Crossroads Arena, has been ranked one of the most outstanding shows in the four-state area for the past 16 years. Call 731/239-3963. JULY 21-22 Mize Watermelon watermelon, plant (Citrullus vulgaris) of the family Curcurbitaceae (gourd family) native to Africa and introduced to America by Africans transported as slaves. Watermelons are now extensively cultivated in the United States and are popular also in S Russia. Festival This downtown festival benefiting the local fire department features entertainment, arts and crafts, and family fun, including a watermelon seed-spitting contest, a greased watermelon race, and a watermelon-eating contest. Call 601/733-2218. JULY 21-27 Southaven Dizzy Dean World Series This Little League World Series Tournament at Snowden Grove Park features teams in age categories from eight to thirteen plus Junior and Senior divisions. Some of the two hundred-plus teams come from as far away as fifteen states. Call 662/890-3371 or see www.southaven.com. JULY 21-28 Philadelphia Neshoba County Fair The historic fairgrounds in Philadelphia are home to one of the last remaining fairs of its kind. This event, known as "Mississippi's Giant House Party," features live entertainment, dancing, folk singing, harness racing, and political speaking. Call 601/656-8480 or see www.neshobacountyfair.org. JULY 29-AUGUST 5 Brookhaven Exchange Club Fair This festival is reminiscent of an old-time country fair; most of the rides were handmade by Exchange Club members. Call 601/833-5008. AUGUST 4-5 Natchez The Great River Road Food Festival This event features a series of food demonstrations showcasing regional foods and the work of artisans as regional chefs join to create dinners in elegant Natchez mansions. Call 601/445-4611 or see www.natchezfoodfest.com. AUGUST 5-6 Water Valley Watermelon Carnival This celebration of the sweet summer fruit features arts and crafts and live entertainment, along with a lawn mower race, antique car show, and square dancing at City Park. Call 662/473-1122. AUGUST 8-11 Hattiesburg Don Andrews Watercolor Workshop Tap into your creative side with a watercolor workshop with renowned artist and teacher Don Andrews, author of Interpreting the Figure in Watercolor. Call 601/268-1450 or see www.donandrews.net. AUGUST 11-13 Clarksdale Sunflower River Blues and Gospel Festival This Railroad Depot-centered festival, celebrated for its authenticity and focus on Mississippi's musical heritage, features entertainment by nationally known blues and gospel artists, as well as lectures and seminars about music. Call 662/627-5301 or see www.sunflowerfest.org. AUGUST 15, 16 Biloxi Studio Art Classes The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art offers drawing and painting classes for adults at the Donal Snyder Sr. West Biloxi Community Center. Class space is limited. Call 228/374-5547. AUGUST 17 Ocean Springs "Too Hot to Cook" England native and chef Diane Claughton shares her culinary secrets with three summertime dishes as part of the Walter Anderson Museum of Art's Cafe Nights series. Guests will sample all three dishes and other treats. For additional details, call 228/872-3164 or see www.walterandersonmuseum.org. AUGUST 25-26 Pontotoc Bodock Festival This festival at the Courthouse Square features a 5K run, golf tournament, arts and crafts, games, food, art exhibits, and a petting zoo, as well as a championship fence-post-throwing contest. Call 662/489-5042. August 20 Union Country Day Browse more than 100 arts and crafts booths while enjoying a Navy flyover and a mule pull. Gospel and country music entertainers will perform throughout the day. Call 601/774-9586 or see www.unionms.com. AUGUST 26-27 Vicksburg Stork stork, common name for members of a family of long-legged wading birds. The storks are related to the herons and ibises and are found in most of the warmer parts of the world. and Cork Birding Festival This birding festival at Tara Wildlife offers birding tours, including woodstork and roseate spoonbill spoonbill, common name for a large wading bird related to the ibis. It has a long bill with a tip like a flattened spoon, with which it captures small aquatic animals. spectacles, and many other activities. Call 601/279-4261 or see www.tarawildlife.com. |
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